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Legacy Cribs Recall

February 24, 2004

From Consumer Product Safety Commission, for About.com

Name of product: Legacy Cribs

Units: 3,500

Manufacturer/Importer: Child Craft Industries, of Salem, Ind.

Hazard: The slats on the drop side rail can loosen and detach. When this happens, the space created by the gaps can allow a baby to become entangled, strangle or fall.

Incidents/Injuries: There have been 12 reports of the slats on the drop side rail completely detaching. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recalled Legacy cribs include model numbers 16741, 21021, 23111 and 28721. The model numbers are printed on the bottom rail of the head or foot board. The full-size cribs were made from ash and maple woods, and sold in a variety of colors. All carry the Legacy Brand label.

Sold at: Juvenile furniture stores nationwide from March 2002 through January 2004 for between $399 and $549.

Manufactured in: China between March 2002 and March 2003.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the cribs and contact Child Craft to receive a replacement drop side rail.

Consumer Contact: Call Child Craft toll-free at (888) 844-2674 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET or visit the firm's Web site at www.childcraftindustries.com.

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